Calmel & Joseph Faugéres

David visited this vineyard with Laurant Calmel in November 2014.  The small vineyards are surrounded by scrub made of wild Mediterranean herbs.  The air is rich with the smell which finds its way into the grapes.  This one of two wines selected and shipped folowing the trip.

Here’s what they say:

A cherry red robe. On the nose, the opening note is fresh peat with a hint of menthol. On the palate, this wine is clean with just a touch of meatiness and wild herbs. With a little air, it opens up and displays spicy notes reminiscent of Mediterranean scrubland; silky tannins are melded with ripe fruit. A wine that boasts a sense of place and a strong personality, combined with grace and elegance.  I couldn’t have put it better!